2026-09-06
Saber vs conocer with examples: interactive practice
Practice saber vs conocer with interactive examples. Saber is for facts and how-to; conocer is for people, places, and familiarity.
The short answer
Saber is for facts, answers, and how to do something. Conocer is for people, places, and personal familiarity. English uses one verb (“to know”) for both, so Spanish learners mix them up. Tap the examples below to test yourself.
Quick rule
saber: information, passwords, dates, and saber + infinitive (“know how to”).
conocer: people (conocer a + name), places, and things you have met or experienced firsthand.
Pick saber or conocer
Example 1
Yo _____ la respuesta.
I know the answer.
Example 2
¿_____ a María?
Do you know María?
Example 3
Ella _____ nadar muy bien.
She knows how to swim very well.
Example 4
_____ Barcelona muy bien.
We know Barcelona very well.
Example 5
¿_____ dónde está el baño?
Do you know where the bathroom is?
Want the full guide?
Read the longer article Saber vs conocer: key differences in Spanish for tables, common traps, and more examples.
Practice in sentences
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